Projects
Writing
"Eyes on the Prize," a monograph describing the current landscape of genetic testing. Topics included direct-to-consumer testing, GINA (Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act), and pharmacogenomics.
Client: Genetic Alliance.
"Coping with Chemotherapy-Induced Hair Loss," a patient education guide. Client: Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center.
Editing
"The Journey," a resource guide for breast cancer patients.
Client: Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center.
Writing Instruction
Finding Wisdom Through Words, a five-week journaling workshop.
Sponsored by the Hirsch Wellness Network. September - October 2008.
Blog Teleconference, Panelist, "Build Your Business Using Blogs and Ezines," Association of Personal Historians, April 2007.
Co-instructor of a multi-session creative writing workshop for cancer Survivors and their caregivers. March 2007. Sponsored by the Moses Cone Health System Regional Cancer Center.
Elementary School Poetry Workshops: Various themes and locations.
Publication Credits
Nonfiction
"Throwing Down the Gauntlet," Voices of Breast Cancer, LaChance Publishing.
"Dear Survivor," a reflection on the role of writing during
cancer treatment. This letter will be part of a binder that will is
distributed to newly diagnosed breast cancer patients.
The Family Digest, "Whose Catholic education is this, anyway?"
Liguorian, "Catholic Reading Groups: Tips for Success."
Awards and Honors
Finalist: Tiny Lights 2007 Annual Essay Contest, "Family History."
Honorable Mention: Brain, Child Essay Contest, "Taking a Bow."
Poetry
YorkArts Writer's Eye Literary Competition, 2nd Place, "Major Triad."
Family Celebrations, Edited by June Cotner, Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, "This Gathering of Generations."
Story Friends, "Good Night!"
Byline, "On Winding a Poem."
In the Grove, "Nightly."
